Children’s services have reached breaking point in some areas as family breakdown and a lack of funding have resulted in a perfect storm
A Guardian investigation into the state of children’s services in the last 18 months has revealed a sharp rise in social services referrals during lockdown, plus spiralling costs for mental health support and a bulgingThe Guardian’sabout one shocking case of a 12-year-old boy physically and chemically restrained in an NHS hospital last month as his
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Franco Manca scopes out 150 potential new restaurantsThe owner of pizza chain Franco Manca said it had identified 150 sites for potential new restaurants as the pandemic blows open new opportunities for eateries in expansion mode
Read more »
Lake District in peril due to climate emergency and influx of pandemic walkersPaths have eroded and wildlife at risk as crowds jostle for space amid social distancing
Read more »
Judge to decide if woman paralysed and brain damaged by Covid can dieThe mother was put on a ventilator at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge after falling ill with Covid.
Read more »
Coronavirus live news: Japan set to extend state of emergency as Sydney records deadliest pandemic dayJapan is reportedly set to extend it state of emergency in Tokyo and other regions while Sydney has reported seven deaths over the past 24 hours, its deadliest day of the pandemic so far
Read more »
Mothers with young kids consumed 300% more alcohol during pandemic, study reveals‘Policymakers should be prepared to respond to the public health consequences of such a sudden, sustained increase in alcohol consumption,’ health economist says
Read more »